Chancay Gauze Textile Fragment stoneware Moderate condition

Moderate condition

Without pottery

lustrous patina acquired through years of devotional handling

Daily life and ritual practice were deeply interwoven

The koteka is held in place by a small fibre loop affixed near its base

Chancay Gauze Textile Fragment stoneware Moderate conditionPre Columbian era, Chancay culture, 10001470AD, Peru This magnificent Chancay gauze textile fragment, rendered in a natural beige hue, is a striking example of the sophisticated textile artistry of the Chancay culture (10001470 AD). Likely originating from a mummy bundle or tunic, this finely woven piece exemplifies the Chancay weavers unparalleled skill in delicate gauze work, a technique that set their textiles apart in the Pre Columbian world.